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🌟 Let me share with you an essential principle that has the potential to revolutionize the growth and impact of your church: **powerful follow-up.** In my experience as a church leader, I've come to realize that the health and vibrancy of our church community are deeply intertwined with our commitment to follow up with people. 🌟 It's not just about the initial decision to be part of the church; it's about the ongoing support, guidance, and care that we provide to each individual. Powerful follow-up is where we continue the work of the Holy Spirit and help people take meaningful steps in their faith journey. 🌟 Following up with individuals is an opportunity to show them that they are valued, loved, and supported as they walk with God. It's a chance to create a sense of belonging and connection within the church community, ultimately strengthening the foundation of our church. 🌟 The power of follow-up aligns with the wisdom found in scripture: "And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching." (Hebrews 10:24-25, NKJV) This emphasizes the importance of nurturing and encouraging one another. 🌟 I invite you to join me in recognizing the significance of powerful follow-up in nurturing a thriving church community. Let's commit to making a lasting impact through the power of follow-up. Together, we can build a church that stands as a beacon of God's love and support. 🌟🙏🏽 #ChurchImpact #FollowUpSuccess #FaithCommunity

Finding the right church is a profound journey, seeking to align with God's calling for where He wants us to be. Leaving a great church can stir a mix of emotions—gratitude for the past and anticipation for the future. Joining a new church can evoke excitement, but also uncertainty. How do we discern if a church is right for us? Biblically, we're called to seek a place where God's Word is faithfully taught (2 Timothy 3:16-17), where love and fellowship abound (Hebrews 10:24-25), and where serving others is paramount (1 Peter 4:10-11). Changing churches can be a pivotal part of one's faith journey. It might stem from relocation, spiritual growth, or a shift in denominational beliefs. Staying in one church for life can be equally rich, fostering deep roots and enduring relationships. Share your experience! Have you changed churches, following God's leading? Or have you remained in one church throughout? Let's explore this together. God bless. 🙏 Joe Evans #ChurchJourney #GodsCalling

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How many young people live in your local community? 36% of 11-18s say they’d like to find out more about God & 23% say they follow Jesus (YFC, 2020). Yet 75% of C of E congregations have 5 or less under 16s on a Sunday morning and fewer than 7 including midweek services. The C of E’s target to double the number of active young disciples by 2030 is possible. How are you positioning your church to help them meet Jesus?

Need some re-alignment? ⤵️ Here's a few adjustments for you: 🙏 Increase Prayer: Talk to God daily, sharing your joys, worries, and gratitude. 📖 Read more scripture: Dive into the Word regularly, finding guidance and wisdom for life's journey. 🎶 Worship more: Lift your voice in praise, glorifying God and aligning your heart with Him 🤲 Repent: Humbly turn away from sin daily, seeking forgiveness and renewal. 💬 Fellowship: Connect with fellow believers, supporting and encouraging one another. Want to get connected to a church community? ♥️livingworddc.org/about-us

Church makes people mad. Every church. And, ultimately, every person. We might wish that weren’t true, but it is. People care about their church and do not naturally understand why church shouldn’t align perfectly with their preferences. When that misunderstanding reaches a boiling point, they typically set a meeting with the pastor and take that pastor to task. Here’s what rarely helps (but what we all seem to do!): Defending your actions Explaining your position  Justifying your ideas with scripture or—worse—on the basis of your position/authority as pastor Here’s what *almost *always helps (but what we rarely seem to do!)” Ask questions, staying curious about what a person feels, where those feelings come from, and with what assumptions they might be operating  Pastor the person rather than trying to resolve the problem, putting yourself in their shoes and imagining how scary and frustrating this issue must seem to them; acknowledge the pain they’re experiencing verbally and with genuine care. In the end, of course, many people will remain frustrated with the situation (whatever it is), but some will experience healing and wholeness as a result of your willingness to listen to THEM rather than to THEIR complaint. More importantly, you will feel far healthier if you begin with the realization that these people do not control you and cannot force you to do something contrary to your calling, your convictions, or your values; so, this meeting is simply an opportunity for you to tend to their souls as best as you can. *** The Fossores Chapter House is a retreat center where preachers, leaders, and innovators gather monthly to pray, to study, and to cultivate joy in ministry. Check us out online at https://lnkd.in/gUf6Ss_P where you can see our 2023 calendar of events. For $50 (commuter) or $99 (overnight) monthly, you can become a member of the Chapter House and gain access to unlimited retreats. Your membership includes all meals, curriculum, and resources for some of the best teaching, peer-support, and adventure available anywhere! Message us for more details. #christianministry #churchleaders #pastor #ministry #christianity #theology #creativity #fossores #fossoreschapterhouse  

People that were nothing like Jesus, liked Jesus—and he liked them back. As the body of Christ, the local church should embody his purpose and personality in our communities. Recognizing that the gravitational pull for churches is toward insiders, our network works to build experiences which are sensitive to people that are far from God. Pastors, how well does your church reflect these ideas? We've created a unique assessment to help gauge how your broader community might experience your church. You will not only gain in depth analysis and insights, but receive resources to inspire and guide your next steps. Take the free assessment—link below. https://bit.ly/3IjoEY3 ______ #irresistiblechurchnetwork #ICNassessment #irresistiblechurch #everycommunity #irresistibelchurch #churchtrends #churchleaders #churchgrowth #churchcomms #churchstaff #churchfamily #churchlife #churchonline #churchesofinstagram #churchleaders #churchcommunity

People that were nothing like Jesus, liked Jesus—and he liked them back. As the body of Christ, the local church should embody his purpose and personality in our communities. Recognizing that the gravitational pull for churches is toward insiders, our network works to build experiences which are sensitive to people that are far from God. Pastors, how well does your church reflect these ideas? We've created a unique assessment to help gauge how your broader community might experience your church. You will not only gain in depth analysis and insights, but receive resources to inspire and guide your next steps. Take the free assessment— check out the link below. https://hubs.ly/Q02hptH00 ______ #irresistiblechurchnetwork #ICNassessment #irresistiblechurch #everycommunity #irresistibelchurch #churchtrends #churchleaders #churchgrowth #churchcomms #churchstaff #churchfamily #churchlife #churchonline #churchesofinstagram #churchleaders #churchcommunity

In our weekly session with approximately 30 pastors, we delved into an essential aspect of contemporary church growth: the power of targeting a specific audience, or creating what we refer to as a "church avatar." The concept often meets resistance, with many expressing a desire to welcome everyone. However, targeting everyone typically means focusing on those already within the congregation. Drawing from biblical principles, we observed that God selected the Israelites to serve as a beacon to the Gentiles, and Jesus focused on the lost sheep of Israel to spread His message further. This strategy isn't about exclusion but about effective ministry, identifying those the church can most effectively reach and retain. This week's focus emphasizes that creating a church avatar amplifies impact by making disciples who reach out further, extending the church's influence beyond initial expectations. As we explore defining your church's avatar, we anticipate transformative outcomes in outreach and discipleship, significantly enhancing community impact and church growth, both in numbers and depth. Embrace this strategic approach and observe as your ministry expands in unprecedented ways. #effectivechurch #churchgrowth #pastors #church #targetaudience #discipleship #communityimpact #billtb #billtennybrittian #billtenny-brittian

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